Actor Kal Penn announces he’ll produce and star in a biopic about Toronto Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia, who went to every single Raptors home game from 1995 until the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
“I’m speechless. To have the opportunity to continue to tell my story with such esteemed producers is a dream. Then to find out Kal Penn has been brought on to play me is even more surreal,”Despite his mechanical engineering degree, BhatiaHe eventually found work as a car salesman, going on to become one of the most successful salesmen and dealership owners in Canada. During his TEDtalk, Bhatia said he endured racial slurs and even had employees resign when he entered management.
He also funds and organizes two Raptors home games each season to “change the perception of Sikhs in the mainstream” — one that celebrates Diwali and another that celebrates Vaisakhi , giving many Canadians an opportunity to celebrate together. “I’ve been researching and following Nav’s incredible story ever since I saw him at a Raptors game the year we started filming"Designated Survivor" in Toronto,” Penn told Deadline. “The crowd loves him — to see what a source of pride he is for Canadians — and all basketball fans, really — makes me smile. His story is one of unity, which I’m especially excited and proud to bring to life.”
Penn is an actor known for his roles in the “Harold & Kumar” franchise, “How I Met Your Mother” and “House.” He recently published his memoir, “
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